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Topic: Mole worry (Read 236 times)

My recent bout of anxiety due to messing up my med dosage has focused on my melanoma fear. I have been getting better the past week, which I believe is due to me fixing the way I take my meds. Earlier in the shower I happened to look at a mole I have on my pubic area. I believe that it has gotten bigger since my derm appointment a few months back (I know how bad us hypos memories can be). I'm trying to maintain a rational thought pattern about it, as I'm guessing that just because a mole grows doesn't mean it is bad. I am due to have a physical sometime soon, and I wonder if my primary care doc could check it for me?

Yes, your primary care doctor will be able to tell you if you need to see a dermatologist about it or that it will need to be examined more. I have a mole on my back and even my dad was concerned about it so I was worried of course because he never worries about health problems. Long story short, I went to my GP and she looked at it and said it was fine. It hasn't changed in size since then and that was over 1 year ago. But, yes she would be able to tell if it needs further investigation.

I read some of your blog; kudos to you! I've wanted to start one on HA for ages, but am unsure how to (I work in social media for heavens sake!). I too have had the "Might Be Melanoma Blues". I'm sure you've got a 10x magnifier and a flashlight, and have studied it ad nauseum. I'm sure you know the suspicious mole acronym ABCD. Assymetry, border, color and diameter. The shape should be similar on both sides. The border should be smooth -- not jagged. If you have more than two colors (e.g. tan, black, red) that's worrisome, and finally diameter. No larger than the size of a pencil eraser in diameter. Check this out: WARNING MOLE PICS: